The OSHA and ADSC Alliance, focuses on providing the association's members and
others in the foundation drilling industry, including small businesses and non-English or limited
English speaking employees, with information, guidance, and access to training resources to help
them protect employees' health and safety. The Alliance focuses on safety and health issues
including, fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation hazards. The agreement's
goals include:

Training and education

Work with OSHA to provide expertise to develop training and education programs for small
businesses and non-English or limited English speaking employees regarding fall protection, silica,
pinch-point and equipment operation hazards and to provide expertise in communicating such
information to employers and employees in the industry.

Outreach and communication

Work with OSHA to provide expertise in developing information on the recognition and prevention
of workplace hazards, and to provide expertise in developing ways of communicating such information
(e.g. print and electronic media, electronic assistance tools and OSHA'S and ADSC's Web sites) to
employers and employees in the industry.

Share information among OSHA personnel and industry safety and health professionals regarding ADSC's best practices or effective approaches and publicize results through outreach by ADSC and
through OSHA - or ADSC's developed materials, training programs, workshops, seminars, and lectures
(or any other applicable forum).

Promoting the national dialogue on workplace safety and health

Convene or participate in forums, round table discussions, or stakeholder meetings on
foundation drilling issues such as fall protection, silica, pinch-point and equipment operation
hazards, to help forge innovative solutions in the workplace.

Products and Resources

Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Installation Safety Tips For the Employer and Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Installation Safety Tips For the Employee. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety
Tips For the Employer and Anchored Earth Retention and Micropile Safety Tips
For the Employee." The Safety Tips provide information to help prevent injuries
and illnesses while installing anchored earth retentions and micropiles. (2006,
July).

Drilled Shaft Installation Safety. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Drilled Shaft Installation Safety." The
presentation is designed to provide OSHA staff, drilled shaft contractors and
their employees, geotechnical engineers and general contractors with
information about drilled shaft construction equipment and methods, general
safety practices and recommendations on how to maintain a safe worksite. (2006,
February).

Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employer and Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employee. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
Alliance, ADSC developed "Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the
Employer and Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips For the Employee." The
Safety Tips provide information to help prevent injuries and illnesses in the
drilled shaft foundation industry. (2006, February).

Working Safely During Installation of Anchored Earth Retention and
Micropiles. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling
(ADSC) Alliance, ADSC developed "Working Safely During Installation of Anchored
Earth Retention and Micropiles." The document identifies hazards associated
with the installation of anchored earth retentions and micropiles and safe work
practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. (2006,
July).

Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft Foundations. Through the OSHA and International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
Alliance, ADSC developed "Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft
Foundations." The document identifies hazards associated with the installation
of drilled shaft foundations and safe work practices to help reduce or
eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses. (2006, February).

OSHA eTools

Publications and Newsletters

ADSC E-newsletter, (2007, February). This edition of ADSC's monthly
e-newsletter includes an article, "OSHA Makes the Business Case for Safety and
Health," describing the development of the agency's Safety and Health Topics
page; Making the Business Case for Safety and Health.

Foundation Drilling, (2006, March/April). This edition of ADSC's bi-monthly
publication includes an article, "Annual OSHA/ADSC Alliance Report" that
describes the activities of the OSHA and ADSC National Alliance.

Foundation Drilling, (2006, December/January). This edition of ADSC's
bi-monthly publication includes an article, "ADSC's West Coast Chapter Signs
Regional OSHA Alliance" that describes the ADSC West Coast Chapter, OSHA Region
X and the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Regional
Alliance.

National Driller, (2005, April). The foundation drilling industry's publication, National Driller,
includes an article, "ADSC Aligns with OSHA," that discusses the signing and
goals of the OSHA and ADSC Alliance.

Additional Resources

Alliance Program Construction Roundtable. Through the Alliance Program's Construction
Roundtable and its Design for Safety and Fall Protection Workgroups, a number of products and
resources have been developed for the construction industry.

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